Pre-2008 Archived Articles

The reason? Disney’s explanation?

Terrorists could target the park.

Thursday, November 25, 2004
County takes step on airport expansion
REPORT STUDY AREAS APPROVED FOR FACILITY IN SAN MARTIN
By Putsata Reang
The San Jose (CA) Mercury News

Santa Clara County edged a bit closer toward expanding its South County Airport after the board of supervisors on Tuesday narrowed the scope for an environmental review that will be required before any construction can begin.

Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Opinion
Airport plan built on guesses
By EDWARD BENDER
The San Diego (CA) North County Times

It’s projected that Lindbergh Field will exceed runway capacity by 2012 and that a new airport will not be available for at least 10 years. So we face a crisis. Or do we? The 2012 projection is based on “business as usual,” but business as usual is unlikely for a variety of reasons.

Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Ten Months Traffic Peaks at FYIA
Press Release

Fresno, CA – Strong summer passenger numbers have contributed to what will be a stellar year of travel at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. With 74,051 more passengers flowing through the airline gates so far in 2004 than the same ten month period in 2003, FYIA is on track for the best year in the Airports history.

ATTENTION ALL PILOTS

South Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) has experienced several incidents of concern since closing the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) on October 1, 2004.

Monday, November 22, 2004
City doesn’t want bases considered for airport
By Janine Z??iga
The San Diego (CA) Union-Tribune

IMPERIAL BEACH ? The city has passed a resolution, despite objections from the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, opposing the inclusion of active military bases in the airport site selection process.

Friday, November 19, 2004
Need for new airport subject of flier
By KATHERINE MARKS
The North County (CA) Times

SAN DIEGO —- As part of an ongoing outreach campaign, the San Diego Regional Airport Authority has printed more than a million fliers aimed at educating the public about the need for a new regional airport.

Remember the blue FAA newsletter you used to get that no longer exist on a regular basis? Well, you can now go online to access this information and more.

Maybe it’s a unique Southern California perspective, born of living in an area prone to earthquakes, wildfires, and mudslides, but neighbors near Torrance Airport — who are not otherwise affiliated with aviation — nonetheless seem unfazed by two recent airplane crashes that hit homes and yards.

Wednesday, November 17, 2004
S.J. delays vote on airport size
By Aaron C. Davis
The San Jose (CA) Mercury News

The San Jose City Council on Tuesday delayed a vote to increase by nearly 60 percent the size of Mineta San Jose International Airport’s $2.8 billion expansion, saying they need more information about the cost and more time to let the public comment on the proposed change.